
The Vikings(1958)
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Overview
Einar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.
Director
Richard Fleischer
Studio
Brynaprod S.A.
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$20K
Cast

Kirk Douglas
as Einar

Tony Curtis
as Eric

Ernest Borgnine
as Ragnar

Janet Leigh
as Morgana

James Donald
as Lord Egbert

Alexander Knox
as Father Godwin

Maxine Audley
as Enid

Frank Thring
as Aella

Eileen Way
as Kitala

Edric Connor
as Sandpiper

Dandy Nichols
as Bridget

Per Buckhøj
as Bjorn
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1958
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$20K
Production Companies
Brynaprod S.A. • Curtleigh Productions • United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Vikings?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Vikings (1958).
What is The Vikings about?▼
Einar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.
Who directed The Vikings?▼
The Vikings was directed by Richard Fleischer and released in 1958. It is a adventure, history, action film.
How long is The Vikings?▼
The Vikings has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in The Vikings?▼
The cast of The Vikings includes Kirk Douglas as Einar, Tony Curtis as Eric, Ernest Borgnine as Ragnar, Janet Leigh as Morgana, James Donald as Lord Egbert and more.
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